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Knee Pad Suggestions

Just used mine today for the first time. Sweet buckles and very comfortable, now I have to sell the Velcro military surplus pair I bought for fifteen bucks.

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I was thinking of just hanging my pack at knee level and using it as a pad. I always have a beanie and neck gator in it for a little cushion, plus it would put all my stuff easily within arms reach. I am still waiting on my 1st saddle to arrive so I honestly have no idea how well it will work....
 
Live2huntt said:
I was thinking of just hanging my pack at knee level and using it as a pad. I always have a beanie and neck gator in it for a little cushion, plus it would put all my stuff easily within arms reach. I am still waiting on my 1st saddle to arrive so I honestly have no idea how well it will work....
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I could see noise being an issue with that setup
 
My personal pack is a little bit too noisy to do that, but I would sure give it a try. That way you're not out any money.

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Live2huntt said:
I was thinking of just hanging my pack at knee level and using it as a pad. I always have a beanie and neck gator in it for a little cushion, plus it would put all my stuff easily within arms reach. I am still waiting on my 1st saddle to arrive so I honestly have no idea how well it will work....
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I’ve tried that setup this summer in the backyard and it works flawlessly. But it helps for silence that I’m running a fleece pack (Day1 pack). I also have a thin plastic stay that I installed in the back of the pack, which helps in rough bark trees.
 
As a huge fan of the arcteryx pads I just bought, I'll give you the quiet, cheap option I used last season. Sorry the picture doesn't show the whole thing - but look in bottom right corner. I essentially took a piece of closed cell foam from sleeping pad, and cut a 6" tall x 14" wide piece from it. i punched holes in the corners and used paracord and a girth hitch on backside of tree to pull tight. Towards end of season I ended up doubling the foam by just gluing two pieces together - I noticed when I was sitting more than leaning the foam would relax and start to put pressure on my knees. Even still, it was easy to pack and light and eliminated the noise from the bark of the tree where my knees contacted. I had all intentions of sewing backpack straps on my stepp ladder bag this year, and making a pouch for this foam pad to go in for storage(and to save my back from the metal stepps), but then Pete had to go an make an awesome climbing method that lets me put all my stepps inside whichever pack im using.

If you wanted to make it really quiet - gluing or sewing some fleece to the face of it would be completely silent.

I honestly don't know if I'll prefer this or the knee pads - I had quite a few moments climbing I wish I had knee pads in the past. Both options will always be in the truck.

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kyler1945 said:
As a huge fan of the arcteryx pads I just bought, I'll give you the quiet, cheap option I used last season. Sorry the picture doesn't show the whole thing - but look in bottom right corner. I essentially took a piece of closed cell foam from sleeping pad, and cut a 6" tall x 14" wide piece from it. i punched holes in the corners and used paracord and a girth hitch on backside of tree to pull tight. Towards end of season I ended up doubling the foam by just gluing two pieces together - I noticed when I was sitting more than leaning the foam would relax and start to put pressure on my knees. Even still, it was easy to pack and light and eliminated the noise from the bark of the tree where my knees contacted. I had all intentions of sewing backpack straps on my stepp ladder bag this year, and making a pouch for this foam pad to go in for storage(and to save my back from the metal stepps), but then Pete had to go an make an awesome climbing method that lets me put all my stepps inside whichever pack im using.

If you wanted to make it really quiet - gluing or sewing some fleece to the face of it would be completely silent.

I honestly don't know if I'll prefer this or the knee pads - I had quite a few moments climbing I wish I had knee pads in the past. Both options will always be in the truck.

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I run the same setup with a shock cord and it’s great.
 
i see the need for some kind of padding and i have not set for more than 30 minutes practicing but and heres the but. As I sit here at my desk comfortably my knees are about 15 inches apart outside to outside and for the avg size tree seems like you would have to close legs which work the inside muscle (i.e. your not relaxed) i was wondereing if you cut a 1x4 about 16 inches and run a strap through and glued a pad across it would it not be more of a relaxed sit. no knee pads needed and would tuck in a pack easily. keep in mind that i have never set that long but just thinking out loud. just wondering. pallet wood is cheap also
 
So I was thinking about this subject today here are some thoughts.. I was thinking about a knee pad system that would fit/ cure the possible issues that will come up hunting and specifically Saddle Hunting:
Here are my wish list items for Knee Pads:
1. wears comfortably walking to my tree
2. Straps that don't bind ( I find strap knee pads to be very uncomfortable) if being worn for a long time. The straps begin to hurt
3 offer enough padding to feel comfortable while pressing against the tree.
4. Budget solution (I"ve spent a ton on this "Saddle Hunting" en devour) the Knee Pad solution needs to be economical.

We'll I think this will be my solution to the above. If anyone of you have tried this let me know how its worked..

Just to be honest this is my first year Saddle Hunting and I'm just getting prepared to practice for when I get my Mantis saddle.

Here's the solution:
Volley ball Knee Pads:
Wear these under your hunting clothes, put them on before you walk in sit and forget it (No pads to attach to tree, set your knees where ever you want), No straps (its a sleeve), Lots of padding so they should be cushy, and as far as price
$15 bucks on Ebay free shipping...
Here is the link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Asics-ZD0152-Slider-Knee-Pads-ADULT/301267739910?hash=item4624f4e506%3Am%3AmWNFgtLHlGFOaoiYFJq40-Q&var=600302111294&_nkw=knee+pads+volleyball&rt=nc

Let me know your thoughts...
 
Volleyball/Basketball knee pads are a great choice in mild or cold weather but the tight contact to skin in hot weather is no Bueno.

Another simple option if you can sew is to sew pockets into your pants for knee pads, and use football knee pads or just cut close cell foam to fit.
 
Hey Kyler
Great idea I hadn't thought about using my sewing machine for this... good idea. It would work out nicely as it will allow me to Not have something tight around my knee joint.. Good thinking..
 
The Papa Files 7 said:
So I was thinking about this subject today here are some thoughts.. I was thinking about a knee pad system that would fit/ cure the possible issues that will come up hunting and specifically Saddle Hunting:
Here are my wish list items for Knee Pads:
1. wears comfortably walking to my tree
2. Straps that don't bind ( I find strap knee pads to be very uncomfortable) if being worn for a long time. The straps begin to hurt
3 offer enough padding to feel comfortable while pressing against the tree.
4. Budget solution (I"ve spent a ton on this "Saddle Hunting" en devour) the Knee Pad solution needs to be economical.

We'll I think this will be my solution to the above. If anyone of you have tried this let me know how its worked..

Just to be honest this is my first year Saddle Hunting and I'm just getting prepared to practice for when I get my Mantis saddle.

Here's the solution:
Volley ball Knee Pads:
Wear these under your hunting clothes, put them on before you walk in sit and forget it (No pads to attach to tree, set your knees where ever you want), No straps (its a sleeve), Lots of padding so they should be cushy, and as far as price
$15 bucks on Ebay free shipping...
Here is the link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Asics-ZD0152-Slider-Knee-Pads-ADULT/301267739910?hash=item4624f4e506%3Am%3AmWNFgtLHlGFOaoiYFJq40-Q&var=600302111294&_nkw=knee+pads+volleyball&rt=nc

Let me know your thoughts...
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I got a pair even cheaper at Walmart when I started. They work fine but are pretty tight and don’t protect your pants from rough bark. Also they have to be put on before your boots at least.
 
#Sitka Timberline Pant with integrated knee pads are Gold...


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ForesterDave said:
I am definitely the type of person that likes to do it right from the beginning. I learned from years of buying cheap tools, lol. You end up spending more in the long run it seems like!

Thanks G2
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Words to live by. My Matco, Cornwell, and Snap-On tools will belong to my grandchildren one day. My Harbor Freight tools belong in the garbage. LOL
 
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Not sure if you got your knee pads but I went with the No Cry knee pads. I love them and there good for the price. They also have great customer service!
 
Like some other folks, I am a tree pad guy vs a knee pad guy.
I've hunted LONG sits without any padding because I forgot it in my vehicle.
Now I just use a cut down portion of a cheap treestand pad that I bought at WalMart that is always in my backpack. I try to set it up as soon as I get into the tree so it is there if I 'kneed' it. Takes less than 10 seconds to toss the strap around the tree and synch it down when I get to my hunting height. The only easier and cheaper option is to develop callouses on your knees...

Then again, there is something to be said about the excitement of getting new gear. Sort of gives you a mental edge or so I tell my wife who routinely accuses me of just sleeping in the trees. Off topic but she is the primary reason why I don't own a GPS - if she ever found a tree I was hunting in and actually woke me up I would never hear the end of it.
 
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